Alison Hite, LMSW

Alison Hite is a licensed social worker in Michigan with 14 years of experience supporting people facing mental health and substance use challenges. She has helped clients navigate a broad range of concerns, including depression, anxiety, relationship difficulties, parenting struggles, autism, and ADHD. Alison draws on years of practice with diverse populations to create treatment plans that respond to each person’s distinct needs.

Her counseling style centers on building a warm, client-centered relationship that prioritizes respect and collaboration. She blends cognitive-behavioral strategies with humanistic, solution-focused methods and motivational interviewing to address thoughts, behaviors, and motivation in practical ways. Alison tailors interventions to the unique goals and circumstances of each client, helping them develop skills, clarify values, and make meaningful changes.

Alison holds the LMSW credential, which stands for Licensed Master Social Worker, a professional license indicating graduate-level social work training and clinical expertise. She aims to provide approachable, goal-oriented care that fits individual preferences and life situations.

Therapeutic Approaches and Remote Support

Alison Hite draws on several evidence-based approaches to guide online work. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, encourages clients to notice difficult thoughts and feelings while identifying personal values and taking committed action toward what matters. This approach can help with anxiety, depressive patterns, and life transitions. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on building a warm, nonjudgmental relationship in which the client’s perspective leads the work; it supports self-exploration, self-esteem, and clearer decision making. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, helps clients identify and reshape unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns, offering practical tools for managing symptoms of anxiety, depression, and mood-related concerns.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Alison works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences. She adapts techniques over time so treatment remains aligned with progress and life changes.

Online therapy with Alison can take place by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, offering flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These options make it easier to access consistent support from a licensed professional while balancing work, family, and other responsibilities.